Playlist: Faith as Motivation (topic)
Faith and the Christian Fight (Part Nine)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFaith serves as a profound motivation for enduring life's trials and uncertainties, as exemplified by the heroes mentioned in Hebrews 11:13-14. These individuals died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, were persuaded of them, and embraced them, confessing that they were strangers and …
Faith and the Christian Fight (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFaith serves as a vital motivator in the Christian's spiritual warfare, underpinning every aspect of the journey. It is essential to the fight against spiritual forces, as one cannot see God literally but can spiritually perceive and understand His instructions through faith. Salvation itself is by grace through faith, forming …
Faith and the Christian Fight (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBoth the 'eternal security' and 'no works' doctrines are destroyed by the remarkable example of Noah, who performed extraordinary works based upon faith.
Faith and the Christian Fight (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEverything that we go through has been engineered by God. We are His workmanship, created for good works, a response to the faith He has given us.
Motivation to Endure
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidWithout daily contact with God in prayer and Bible study, and without continual contact with the brethren, we may lose the determination to persevere.
Hebrews (Part Thirteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAbraham, the father of the faithful, did not have a blind faith; it was based upon observation of God's proven track record of faithfulness.
Conviction and Moses
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur conviction reveals itself in living by faith. Moses is a stunning example of how a convicted Christian should live — with loyalty and faithfulness to God.
Hope to the End (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Faith, hope and love are spiritual gifts which safeguard us from discouragement and depression, giving us a mature perspective that will last eternally.
Self-Government
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughSubmitting to a human government is a work that requires self-government. Paul thoroughly disciplined his body as he followed the example of Jesus Christ.